Cursory: Veronica Obenewaa who has a physical disability yet is bent on achieving her dream as a cybersecurity analyst, has inspired Netizens after her story went viral.
Ashesi University, as part of efforts to highlight the success stories of its first-year students dubbed ‘class of 2026’ threw the spotlight on Veronica Obenewaa, who despite her disability is pushing forward with purposefulness and ambition to achieve her dreams.
A post on the Facebook page of Ashesi University revealed that Veronica became disabled at the early age of 7 however, her quest for academic excellence remains unwavering.
The young lady who currently studies Computer Science and aspires to become a cybersecurity analyst said she settled on Ashesi University due to its disability-friendly facilities coupled with its high academic standards.
The FB post reads:
“When Veronica Obenewaa ’26 woke up with waist pains at 7, she didn’t think it would mean becoming a person with a mobility disability and her life taking a new turn. Even though she was outgoing and cheerful, she decided to keep to herself and stay indoors.
“Once she came to terms with her new life, she returned to school and took each day at a time. Her time at St. Louis Senior High School, where she studied General science, was challenging, but that didn’t stop her from aspiring to be protocol prefect.
“Veronica hoped to find a university that was disability friendly, and a friend told her about Ashesi. Now studying computer science here, she wants to become a cyber security analyst and expects to experience a new learning curve. To help her navigate campus, the University’s Financial Aid Office acquired a motorised wheelchair for Veronica.
“I am always looking to improve myself as a person. That way, people would be forced to look beyond my disability and see my capabilities.”
The University on its part has also acquired a motorized wheelchair for Veronica to aid her movement on campus.
Netizens who reacted to the post commended Ashesi University for showing interest in the well-being of its students whereas others urged Veronica to continuously work hard.
See reactions:
Nana Achiaa Asumadu-Boateng: Ashesi University,God bless and continue to enlarge your coast.Vero congratulations and I know you will make a difference.Keep going
Nicholas Mac Mahama: Changing and impacting lives. Great University.
Will Agbenorwusi: Such a determined young lady. God bless your effort.
Vida Acheampong: Vero you’re amazing God is solidly behind you and He will richly bless Ashesi University for your sake
Mercy Bonnie: Indeed, disability is not inability. Dream big and the sky is your starting point.
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